Keech Hospice Care

New renewable energy system to save Keech Hospice up to £50,000 per year

Keech Hospice are celebrating a major donation this week, after finding out a renewable electricity systems company from Luton is donating a completely free solar installation, which...

Kempston woman fundraising in her little sister’s name shortlisted for Pride of Britain award

A Kempston woman who has raised thousands for Keech Hospice after her little sister died from a rare ageing condition has been shortlisted for a Pride of Britain award. Lucy Tobutt has been...

Dream comes true thanks to ‘Tweek’ the robot and Creating Memories charity

Local charity, Creating Memories, has once again brought a smile to the face of Hamza, a young man with a love of robots. Back in 2018, Creating Memories helped Hamza...

“It’s completely out of my comfort zone” says fundraiser embarking on epic desert trek

On Saturday (tomorrow), home-loving Julie Russell will be taking a giant leap outside her comfort zone when she takes on an epic trek for a charity very close to her heart...

Three local hospices unite with the message “We can help you much earlier than you think”

Three local Bedfordshire hospice charities have joined forces to encourage more people to get in touch earlier to help them live life to the fullest. “We can help you much earlier than you think”...

Mr Keech who “gave the community a remarkable gift” dies

Dennis Keech OBE, the largest benefactor of the children’s service at Bedfordshire's Keech Hospice Care, has died. Dennis Keech, age 90, a well-known local businessman, and his...

Letters: Hospice calls for your memories in anniversary year

For thirty years, Keech Hospice Care has been looking after adults in Luton and South Bedfordshire, and children from Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Milton Keynes who have life-limiting and terminal illnesses and...

Bedford duo take on epic bike ride to raise much-needed funds for Keech Hospice

Two men from Bedford are taking on an epic cycling challenge to raise much-needed funds for a charity that is very close to their hearts. On 21 June, Mark Russell and Simon Fish will complete a 250 mile...

Wilstead care home residents celebrate Captain Tom’s life and raise funds for local hospice

A care home in Wilstead is stepping up - and stepping out - to attempt a challenge to raise money for Keech Hospice Care. Residents and carers at Danecroft Residential Home...

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